In 1972
a friend and James, while living in the Trinity Mountains of Northern
California, began Trinity Sun Bars. Sun Bars were 100% raw vegan fruit
and nut bars with a twist. Every bar had an inspiration me message
inside. There were hundreds of messages on the millions of Sun Bars
produced.
A typical
quote (in this case from Rukmini Devi Arundale) read “The demand
for vegetarian food will increase our production of the right kind
of plant foods. We shall cease to breed pigs and other animals for
food, thereby ceasing to be responsible for the horror of slaughterhouses
where millions of creatures cry in agony and in vain because of man's
selfishness. If such concentration camps for slaughtering coninue,
can peace ever come to earth? Peace cannot come where peace is not
given.”
By 1985,
James realized that there was a desperate need for vegan alternatives
to commercial pet food.
Lynn
and James spent a year in research, mostly at nearby Oregon State
University (which had a School of Veterinary Medicine). They’ve
published results of that research in the several editions of books.
With
the birth of Vegecat™ in 1986 it was possible for cats to “go
vegetarian.” Many spiritual aspirants, for the first time, adopted
cats knowing that their integrity wouldn't be compromised.
Now,
many years and successes later, research continues in making it possible
for people to feed their companion animals as they feed themselves,
without animal products. The line of Vegepet products fulfills the
needs of many who want to provide fresh vegan food for their loved
ones, just as for other members of their family. Lynn left some years
ago to pursue music. Now Kathi processes the orders, and James continues
in research and development.
Regular
contact with the latest nutritional developments in the field of animal
nutrition keep products modern and healthy. The Pedens’ own animals
testify by their enthusiasm and happiness to the efficancy of this
non-violent diet.
